Ratings
Decanter 94 · Guia Peñin 93 · Wine Spectator 91 · Robert Parker 90
Awards
Decanter 94 points · Guia Peñin 93 points · Wine Spectator 91 points · Robert Parker 90 points
Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Ramon Bilbao |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Gran Reserva |
| Grapes | 90% Tempranillo, 7% Graciano, 3% Mazuelo |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red (rubinrot) |
| Aroma | Complex aroma with notes of black cherry, dried plums, cedarwood, vanilla, balsamic, varied spices, and toasted oak. |
| Palate | Full-bodied with harmonious, spicy tannins, smooth texture, fine tannins, dark fruit, tobacco, and black pepper accents. |
| Finish | Long, powerful, elegant finish with fine toasted oak aromas and ripe fruit. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with grilled entrecôte with pepper sauce, baked potatoes, game meats, barbecues, cured cheeses, and vegetarian dishes like mushroom pappardelle with walnuts and Parmesan. |
| Aging Potential | Up to 15 years |
| Serving Glassware | Red wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Total Acidity | 5.90 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.90 |
| Aging Process | 30 months aging in American oak barrels (from Missouri and Ohio), followed by 36 to 48 months bottle aging in underground cellars. |
| Fermentation | Cold maceration for 4 days, alcoholic fermentation and maceration up to 16 days, malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 600 to 700 meters |
| Soil | calcareous clay soils |
| Vine Age | 60 to 65 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested in October from vines aged 60 to 65 years in Ábalos and Labastida, Rioja Alta. |
Interesting facts
| Bodegas Ramón Bilbao was awarded Best Spanish Wine Producer of the Year in 2014 at the International Wine & Spirits Competition. The Gran Reserva was named Best Rioja Wine. The winery is certified for climate protection and uses sustainable practices. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8413423101032 |
| Weight | 750 |
| Cork | cork |